In addition to traditional celebrations and activities, there are some interesting facts about the Chinese New Year that people rarely know.
The Chinese calendar is about one month behind our (so called Gregorian) calendar as it has between 30 and 50 more days per year. And the Chinese zodiac calendar has a cycle of 12 years. The calendar was started on astronomical observations of the moon's phases. Each year a Chinese zodia...
This day, therefore, stands as a modern celebration of an ancient practice: naming. It’s less about the day’s own history and more about the history of every name out there. Whether your name is old or new, common or unique, it carries weight and significance. ...
Versatile, pliable, durable, cheap to produce—and ubiquitous. Plastic is all of that. It is also both a life-saving miracle product and the scourge of the Earth. Here are eight essential facts to keep in mind.
GDPR penalties for non-compliance are tiered and can be as high as 2% of annual global turnover of the preceding fiscal year. 6. When collecting personal data, your company must switch from “opt out” mode to “opt in” mode. GDPR compliance means adopting the principle of affirmative ...
The 12 months of the year This pattern will repeat itself starting 2043, 6 years after 2037. 7. Even During Leap Years Three Friday the 13ths can occur in aleap yearas well. If January 1 of a leap year falls on a Sunday, the months of January, April, and July will each have a ...
The name “Memorial Day,” started cropping up from time to time. The new name became more common after World War II, and in 1967 was declared the official name by Federal law. Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 until 1968, when Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill, moving 4 hol...
The Great Wall of China inspires wonder among its millions of visitors each year. Read on to learn about its unique history and how to visit.
Described in 1968 by futurist Alan Kay, Dynabook was a concept of a personal computer intended for education. The first sketch from 1972 and the following mock-ups of Dynabook very much resemble e-readers with physical keyboards – Sony LIBRIé or the 1st-generation Kindle. ...
The Chinese zodiac is the traditional way to name the years (2025 is the year of the snake, etc.). There are 12 zodiac signs with each year being associated with one animal. Find more interesting facts about the Chinese zodiac below:...